Considered “The Jewel in the Crown” of the Fire Island National Seashore, Sailors' Haven is a beautiful bay on Fire Island that is home to a wide beach, a boat marina, and the famous Sunken Forest. The tranquil coastal area is located near the center of the island and accessible by the Sayville Ferry, private boat, or foot and features a modern visitors center, convenience shop that sells snacks and gifts, and a 45-slip public marina with electricity.
The beach is patrolled by lifeguards in summer and has a bathhouse with showers, restrooms, picnic tables, and grills. While the Sunken Forest is the main attraction of Sailor's Haven, the thriving gay resort town of Cherry Grove is a mile walk to the east and offers a few good restaurants, bars and gift shops.
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